Chico City Council

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

The City of Chico announced plans to remove more encampments, but those camping there say they are not able to get in to open micro shelters at the city’s Genesis site. Also, California’s online voter registration deadline has passed, but that doesn’t mean those who aren’t yet registered can’t vote. Voters can still cast a provisional ballot in person on election day.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike O’Brien who is running against Mike Johnson for District 1. Also, Chico City Council member Addison Winslow is criticizing the way the city handled homelessness policy negotiations. He claims the city has refused to negotiate in good faith or make changes to its policies, and ‘Bonfire’s Big Night Out: An Open Mic Story Slam’ takes over Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium today.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike Johnson who is running against Mike O’Brien for District 1. Also, supervisors approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which addresses disaster preparedness and recovery, and Chico will soon be getting an REI.

The nonprofit Safe Space had identified a potential new location for its intake center and cooling operations. But city officials say they'll need to go through a lengthy application process that will cost thousands of dollars. Also, a local art exhibit celebrates the beloved house cat as the ultimate artistic muse, and residents in Chico’s West East Avenue “island” will not be able to vote on city matters in November.